Highwoods Properties Reports Strong Q1 2025 Earnings

Highwoods ( (HIW) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Highwoods presented to its investors.

Highwoods Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT), specializes in owning, developing, acquiring, leasing, and managing office properties primarily in major business districts across the southeastern United States.

In its latest quarterly earnings report for the period ending March 31, 2025, Highwoods Properties reported a significant increase in net income, driven by gains from property dispositions, despite a decrease in rental and other revenues compared to the previous year.

Key financial highlights include a net income of $100 million, a substantial rise from $27.2 million in the same quarter of the previous year, largely attributed to gains on property sales amounting to $82.2 million. The company’s operating expenses decreased, contributing to improved profitability, while its balance sheet showed a slight increase in total assets to $6.08 billion.

Highwoods also reported strategic moves, such as the acquisition of the Advance Auto Parts Tower in Raleigh for $137.9 million, and the sale of three buildings in Tampa and land in Pittsburgh, reflecting its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy.

Looking ahead, Highwoods Properties remains focused on enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and dispositions, with management expressing confidence in maintaining strong financial performance and capitalizing on growth opportunities in its key markets.